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Crane Operators - Cape Lambert (residential)

Employer
Rio Tinto
Location
Cape Lambert, WA, AU
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 6, 2020

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Category
Machinery Operators, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

Crane Operators - Cape Lambert (residential)
  • Be a part of our culturally diverse team on site
  • Opportunity to work among a high performing and experienced work crew
  • Residential role in sunny Wickham working a residential shift rotational roster (4D5X5N4X)

About the role

We are looking for Crane Operators to actively promote safety awareness and safe work practices, at the Cape Lambert Port Operations. These residential roles are a great opportunity for a highly motivated individuals with excellent organisational skills expertise to make a difference to the team.

Working in a residential role (4:5:5:4 shift rotational roster) and reporting to the Cranes and Belts Supervisor, you will be:
  • Operating various slewing cranes and non-slewing cranes such as Leibherr LTM1130, LTM1300, Grove GMK30055, GMK7450, TMS900E, and Terex25 in single shifts
  • Towing belt winders and other large loads (dozers) around site on floats and drop decks
  • Assisting with rigging when executing pulley changes
  • Operating and carryout routine inspections of the crane
  • Raising notifications for equipment issues and utilization of SAP daily
  • Actively using safety system and tools to ensure the safety of yourself and others
  • Working in a team environment and contributing to daily targets
  • Working with the maintenance teams across the site as required

About you

To be considered for this role, you will have:
  • An Australian "HC" Class Driver's License
  • High risk license with the following classes - CO, CN, RI, LF
  • Previous experience on Liebherr and Grove AT Cranes
  • Basic SAP experience
  • A passion for the safe execution of work
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
  • A desire to move to Wickham town

Where you will be working

Our four independent shipping terminals at two locations, Cape Lambert and Dampier, are managed as a single port system. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, product stockpiling and blending, and ship loading. Employees reside in Wickham which is located 1,572 km north of Perth and 13 km north of Roebourne in the Pilbara region of Western Australia with Karratha being the closest town. Wickham is a fascinating historic town boasting pristine sandy beaches and excellent fishing spots.

What's on offer?

  • A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
  • Full domestic relocation assistance provided
  • Company housing provided in all residential towns
  • Subsidised living expenses including rent and utilities
  • Two flights to Perth per annum for you and your dependents
  • Assistance with boarding costs for students in primary, secondary or post-secondary education
  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with Annual incentive program
  • Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
  • Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options that includes residential housing, airport parking, cars and superannuation
  • Attractive share ownership plan
  • Company provided insurance cover
  • Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
  • Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Aluminium for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life. Our long history is filled with firsts. We've developed some of the world's largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It's a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. You may also be required to complete on-line assessments as part of the selection process. So if you are looking for a new challenge, great location and an exceptional team of technical experts, apply now. If you would like to know more about careers at Rio Tinto, you can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or join us on LinkedIn

Applications for this role will close on 09/10/2020, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly In and Fly Out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

All progress begins with pioneers at Rio Tinto it begins with you.

Company

We are curious and creative, ingenious and hard-working. We are pioneers – exploring the boundaries of everything we do. The materials we produce are essential to human progress, and we see that progress driven by our people. Working at Rio Tinto means touching people’s lives: from exploring new materials to finding ways to tackle climate change. 

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. And we want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. 

Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

Company info
Website
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Rio Tinto
Telephone
+44 20 7781 2000
Location
6 St James's Square
London
London
SW1Y 4AD
Australia

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